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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.36, 1,897.20 and 851.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.36, 1,897.20 and 851.02 is: 1,173.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.36 : 1,897.20 = 851.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.36/1,897.20 = 851.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.36x = 1,897.20 × 851.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.36x = 1,614,555.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614,555.14/1,375.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,173.91

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